Courses | Theatre and Communication | William Carey University

COM 1010

PUBLIC SPEAKING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Training in the preparation and delivery of short speeches, with limited consideration of group communication, listening, constructive evaluation, and interpersonal and non-verbal communication.

COM 1020

SURVEY OF THE MASS MEDIA

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of the nature and impact of mass communication in contemporary society.

COM 1200

FORENSICS LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.

COM 1210

FORENSICS LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.

COM 2020

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of two-person interactions to increase students' understanding and appreciation of communication principles.

COM 2050

ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Theories and practical application of argumentation; a study of the types of debate.

COM 2060

WRITING FOR THE MEDIA

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Practice in the writing of different types of news.

COM 2200

FORENSICS LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.

COM 2210

FORENSICS LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.

COM 2220

COMMUNICATION PRACTICUM

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical experience in one of the following areas: 1) as a member of The Cobbler staff in production of the university newspaper, 2) as a member of The Crusader staff in production of the university yearbook, 3) in an assigned position for online or visual design projects as assigned by instructor. May be repeated. (1-6 hours)

COM 2250

PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of the principles and techniques of public relations, its role in society, and its relationship to mass media.

COM 2300

ORAL INTERPRETATION OF LITERATURE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Techniques of reading to an audience. Same as THE 230.

COM 2400

INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Basic elements of audio and visual production techniques including composition, story design, studio and field camera operations, lighting, and editing.

COM 3000

PERSUASION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of major theories, models, and conceptualization of persuasion with particular emphasis in interpersonal, public, and mediated communication.

COM 3030

NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of nonverbal cues as they affect the communication process.

COM 3070

COMMUNICATION THEORY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study in the varied and complex theories of the human communication phenomenon. Several theoretical perspectives and application will be explored. Topics include message theories, intrapersonal and interpersonal theories, and group and public communication theories.

COM 3090

MASS COMMUNICATION THEORY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Major social-scientific and empirically-based theoretical approaches to the discipline of mass communication, including development of various perspectives and their relationship to other theoretical approaches in the discipline.

COM 3130

NEWS REPORTING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Emphasizes developing news reporting skills, including information gathering, writing and interviewing techniques. Prerequisites: COM 206, 220.

COM 3140

FEATURE WRITING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Offers practice in researching, developing and writing features, profiles and human interest articles for publication.

COM 3200

FORENSICS LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.

COM 3210

FORENSICS LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.

COM 3250

PUBLIC RELATIONS WRITING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Introduction to promotional, advertising and public relations writing with emphasis on writing public relations copy for internal and external publics. Prerequisites: COM 206, 220.

COM 3300

ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Systematic study and principles of effective communication in organizational settings.

COM 3350

COPY EDITING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The principles of editing newspaper copy, writing headlines, and employing type and pictures in the makeup of newspapers.

COM 3360

MEDIA LAYOUT AND DESIGN

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Involves various types of media with emphasis on effectively combining content with design, including web page design. Topics include audience determination and appeal, design principles, use of photography and art, typesetting and typography, printing processes and budget considerations.

COM 3400

ADVANCED PUBLIC SPEAKING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Advanced study of preparation and delivery of various types of speeches. Special attention is given to extemporaneous and manuscript speeches. Prerequisite: COM 101.

COM 3610

COMMUNICATION RESEARCH

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An examination of the applied role of communication research methods in a variety of contemporary organizations. Emphasizes critical evaluation of communication research literature based on both quantitative and qualitative methods.

COM 3620

MASS COMMUNICATION RESEARCH

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Basic mass communication research design and methods including surveys, content analysis, longitudinal studies, experimental studies, and statistics.

COM 3750

PHONETICS AND VOICE AND DICTION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of the International Phonetic Alphabet, improvement of voice and diction, limited consideration of voice science.

COM 4000

CLASSICAL RHETORIC

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An examination of rhetorical theory in Western culture including Greek, Roman, Medieval, Western Europe, and the re-emergence of rhetoric in the United States during the twentieth century.

COM 4020

SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Consideration of the problems and techniques for leaders and participants in small-group settings.

COM 4100

POLITICAL COMMUNICATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Historical and critical study of leading political speakers, their speeches, and philosophies. Special attention is given to presidential communication. Same as PSC 410.

COM 4200

FORENSICS LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.

COM 4210

FORENSICS LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.

COM 4220

COMMUNICATION PRACTICUM

1

Credits

Undergraduate

COM 4400

MEDIA ETHICS AND LAW

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of responsibilities facing communication professionals, focusing on the craft of ethical decision-making. In addition, this course will involve a study of legal issues that impact media in light of freedom of the press in America and the U. S. legal system, including discussion of key cases in media law.

COM 4600

CASE STUDIES IN PUBLIC RELATIONS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A case study approach to solving public relations problems, examining issues of organizational image, internal and external audiences, media relations and public affairs.

COM 4700

PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGNS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Principles and practices of planning and conducting a public relations campaign, including research techniques, objectives, programming strategies and evaluation. Prerequisites: COM 225, 325.

COM 4750

ELECTRONIC JOURNALISM/PRODUCTION WORKSHOP

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Capstone class, preparation for entering the market, including portfolio production. Prerequisites: COM 206, 240, 313.

COM 4830

SEMINAR IN MASS COMMUNICATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Explores topical issues in mass communication.

COM 4970

COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Field training in communication. Prerequisite: 21 hours of communication courses, senior status, approval of the department chair, and 2.0 GPA overall and 2.5 GPA in the major. Prerequisite: COM 470

THE 1250

THEATRE LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical, hands-on theatre experience.

THE 1260

THEATRE LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical, hands-on theatre experience.

THE 1270

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Participation onstage or serving in the capacity of stage manager or rehearsal assistant in a theatre production.

THE 1280

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Participation onstage or serving in the capacity of stage manager or rehearsal assistant in a theatre production.

THE 1350

THEATRE APPRECIATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of theatre as an art form and as a performance medium; limited consideration of dramatic literature.

THE 1600

MOVEMENT AND DANCE FOR THE STAGE

1

Credits

Undergraduate

A practical introduction to general movement techniques for the stage. Same as PED 160.

THE 1620

MOVEMENT AND DANCE FOR THE MUSICAL THEATRE (JAZZ)

1

Credits

Undergraduate

A practical introduction to jazz dance as a tool in theatre. same as PED 162

THE 1630

MOVEMENT AND DANCE FOR THE MUSICAL THEATRE (TAP)

1

Credits

Undergraduate

A practical introduction to tap dance as a tool in theatre. same as PED 163

THE 1650

MOVEMENT AND DANCE FOR THE MUSICAL THEATRE (BALLET)

1

Credits

Undergraduate

A practical introduction the ballet as a tool in theatre. Same as PED 165.

THE 1660

STAGE COMBAT

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Techniques of unarmed combat for the stage. Same as PED 166.

THE 2250

THEATRE LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical, hands-on theatre experience.

THE 2260

THEATRE LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical, hands-on theatre experience.

THE 2270

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Participation onstage or serving in the capacity of stage manager or rehearsal assistant in a theatre production.

THE 2280

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Participation onstage or serving in the capacity of stage manager or rehearsal assistant in a theatre production.

THE 2300

ORAL INTERPRETATION OF LITERATURE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Techniques of reading to an audience. Same as COM 230.

THE 2350

INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATRE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The backgrounds and theories of the drama, a general introduction to the theatre, practical aspects of producing the play. The course has a required laboratory.

THE 2400

ACTING I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of acting technique and theory, with emphasis on improvisation, characterization, and scene study.

THE 3250

THEATRE LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical, hands-on theatre experience.

THE 3260

THEATRE LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical, hands-on theatre experience.

THE 3270

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Participation onstage or serving in the capacity of stage manager or rehearsal assistant in a theatre production.

THE 3280

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Participation onstage or serving in the capacity of stage manager or rehearsal assistant in a theatre production.

THE 3350

STAGECRAFT

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Continuation of THE 235 with stress on technical theatre. The course includes both lecture and laboratory components. Prerequisite: THE 235.

THE 3360

SCENIC DESIGN I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Fundamentals and techniques of scenic design. Prerequisite: THE 335 or consent of instructor.

THE 3370

COSTUME DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Fundamentals and techniques of costume design; a study of the techniques of constructing costumes. Prerequisite: THE 335 or consent of instructor.

THE 3390

SCENIC RENDERIING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Techniques of rendering for design in theatre. Same as ART 339.

THE 3400

ACTING II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Continuation of THE 240 with more intense study of characterization, with an emphasis on script analysis; introduction to audition techniques. Prerequisite: THE 240.

THE 3420

PRACTICUM IN PLAYWRITING

3

Credits

Practicum in Playwriting: May be repeated (1-6 hours) *(Note: All practica require individual projects and practical experience. Prerequisite: THE 335 and consent of instructor.)

THE 343

PRACTICUM IN STAGE MANAGEMENT

3

Credits

Undergraduate

May be repeated (1-6 hours)

THE 3440

PRACTICUM IN COSTUME TECHNOLOGY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

May be repeated (1-6 hours)

THE 3450

PRACTICUM IN STAGE LIGHTING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

May be repeated (1-6 hours)

THE 3460

PRACTICUM IN SCENIC DESIGN

0

Credits

Undergraduate

May be repeated (1-6 hours)

THE 3470

PRACTICUM IN STAGE COSTUME

0

Credits

Undergraduate

May be repeated (1-6 hours)

THE 3480

STAGE MAKEUP

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A practical laboratory approach to the art of stage makeup.

THE 4040

SURVEY OF DRAMA

3

Credits

Undergraduate

THE 4110

THE AGE OF ELIZABETHAN AND JACOBEAN DRAMA

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A survey of representative plays. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212. Same as ENG 411.

THE 4200

ACTING III

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Continuation of THE 340; a study of period and/or presentational movement styles.

THE 4210

PRACTICUM IN ACTING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

(1-6 hours) May be repeated.

THE 4250

THEATRE LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical, hands-on theatre experience.

THE 4260

THEATRE LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical, hands-on theatre experience.

THE 4270

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Participation onstage or serving in the capacity of stage manager or rehearsal assistant in a theatre production.

THE 4280

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Participation onstage or serving in the capacity of stage manager or rehearsal assistant in a theatre production.

THE 4300

MUSICAL THEATRE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Study of the history, forms, styles, and production techniques. Same as MHL 415.

THE 4350

PLAY DIRECTING I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A theory course emphasizing play analysis and methods of director-actor communication. Prerequisite: THE 235, 240, and upper-level status as a theatre or speech communication and theatre major.

THE 4360

PLAY DIRECTING II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical application of the methods learned in THE 435 through the direction of scene work and short one-act plays for performance. Prerequisite: THE 435.

THE 4370

SCENIC PAINTING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Techniques of painting trompe l’oeil effects for theatre. Same as ART 337.

THE 4380

SCENIC DESIGN II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Continuation of THE 336 with intensive drafting and rendering study. Prerequisite: THE 336.

THE 4390

PRACTICUM IN DIRECTING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Practicum in Directing: (1-6 hours) May be repeated.

THE 4400

HISTORY OF THE THEATRE I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A survey of physical trends, production techniques, important persons, and literature of the theatre from the ancient Greeks to 1642.

THE 4410

HISTORY OF THE THEATRE II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A continuation of THE 440, from 1642 to the present day.

THE 4750

MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY DRAMA

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of Western dramatic literature from Ibsen to contemporary dramatists. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212. Same as ENG 475.

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COM 1010

PUBLIC SPEAKING

3

Credits

COM 1020

SURVEY OF THE MASS MEDIA

3

Credits

COM 1200

FORENSICS LABORATORY

1

Credits

COM 1210

FORENSICS LABORATORY

1

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COM 2020

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

3

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COM 2050

ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE

3

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COM 2060

WRITING FOR THE MEDIA

3

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COM 2200

FORENSICS LABORATORY

1

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COM 2210

FORENSICS LABORATORY

1

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COM 2220

COMMUNICATION PRACTICUM

1

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COM 2250

PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

3

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COM 2300

ORAL INTERPRETATION OF LITERATURE

3

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COM 2400

INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION

3

Credits

COM 3000

PERSUASION

3

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COM 3030

NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION

3

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COM 3070

COMMUNICATION THEORY

3

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COM 3090

MASS COMMUNICATION THEORY

3

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COM 3130

NEWS REPORTING

3

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COM 3140

FEATURE WRITING

3

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COM 3200

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